Brian is a fourth year doctoral student with research interest in auditing and corporate governance.  He currently serves as a research assistant to Drs. Carcello and Neal and has taught introductory accounting as well as a capstone course in business.  His dissertation will examine the retention of independent audit committee members following reporting failures.  Brian received a B.S. (1993) and a M.S. (1995) in agriculture economics from the University of Tennessee.